Joss Naylor Funeral: Fell Runners Lead Lakes Legend Home

Fell runners honored Joss Naylor, who died at 88, by leading his funeral cortege in the Lake District. The King of the Fells broke multiple records and was awarded an MBE in 1976. The service at St Olaf's Church featured heartfelt tributes to the humble athlete.

Hundreds of fell runners formed a guard of honor at the funeral of record-breaking athlete Joss Naylor, who passed away last month at age 88.

The cortege, led to the church at Wasdale Head in the Lake District, saw runners race up to 8 miles wearing club colors.

The funeral service took place at St Olaf’s Church, with a local teenage cornet player leading the procession.

Known as the King of the Fells, Naylor broke multiple records including the Lake District 24-hour record and the Three Peaks.

He was appointed MBE in 1976 for his services to sport and charity.

Documentarian Terry Abraham remembered Naylor as a humble and passionate individual.

The Fell Runners Association honored his wish for a colorful celebration of his life, with attendees walking in front of the cortege.

Naylor raised about forty thousand pounds for the Brathay Trust from 2007 to 2019.